Optum Ireland R&D Data Scientist Role
We're seeking a highly skilled data scientist to join our Optum Ireland R&D team. As a key member of this team, you'll be responsible for developing cutting-edge analytical products from one of the world's richest healthcare datasets.
About the Role
This role plays a critical part in developing the next generation value-based care analytic engine. You will work at the intersection of business, technology, and data science, utilizing your technical / analytical expertise across the enterprise to architect, deploy, and oversee analytics and technology solutions.
Key Responsibilities
* Be an independent thinker and advocate of data science methods and applications
* Research, develop, and apply new innovative analytics methods and technologies from other domains to healthcare data
* The ability for critical thinking outside your immediate sphere of responsibility
* Work with autonomy and in partnership with other Data Scientists to find solutions to complex problems
* Leverage technical / analytical expertise across the enterprise to architect, deploy, and oversee analytics and technology solutions
* Prototype new products and solutions that have the capability to transform the industry
* Ability to articulate and paint a vision, with strong communication and presentation skills, as well as strengths in translating highly complex concepts, results, models, and technologies in ways that can be understood by a variety of audiences
Required Skills and Qualifications
* Undergraduate Degree in engineering/computer/statistics
* Experience in analytics/data science in a business or academic context
* Demonstrated experience using programming to solve complex technical problems
* Demonstrated experience accessing data from various data environments
Benefits
Careers with Optum offer flexible work arrangements, and individuals who live and work in the Republic of Ireland will have the opportunity to split their monthly work hours between our Dublin office and telecommuting from a home-based office in a hybrid work model.
Further Information
We are on the constant lookout for fresh talent to join our expanding teams, focusing on advancing health equity on a global scale. If you're passionate about contributing to groundbreaking research and development, we encourage you to explore this exciting opportunity further.